I don’t know the exact answer to the question on “how will Ontario universities be able to fund the shortfall as a result of capping Int’l students” but what I do know is that the shortfall will be “funded” eventually – as to whether a) the burden shifts to local students (eg higher tuition for Ontario students residing in Ontario), b) Unis “beg” for more $ from whereever - govt, alumns, etc, or c) well, they will close certain schools within the unis due to “costs>revenues”.
But I echo what has been mentioned here, I used to live downtown as a single individual – rent used to be affordable (I lived near U of T area). I was actually “Booted” out as the landlord stated that her daughter is going to school in U of T or whatnot - I lived in a condo then. Not really griping about it as I was really moving to the burbs eventually as I started my family – I can’t imagine the shortages these days within the U of T area esp since the area’s been rapidly developing (more taller condo towers offset by more investor/immigrants), etc
Do I have a solution? No. Is it real? Yes… is this the best solution? I don’t know LOL